Take a trip back in time to the 1400’s and spend a day in the simple Italian town of Vinci, where a remarkable young boy named Leonardo once lived. Watch as he takes his first few steps toward greatness, by letting his imagination fly and his curiosity take hold of everything around him.
An apprentice in the studio of Master Verrocchio, Leonardo is exposed to the wonders of art and science. He paints, he studies, he builds – in short, he lets his dreams come true.
The man who would come to be known as the painter of the Mona Lisa had to start somewhere, and this is an imaginary tale of how it happened.
The Robert Rogers Puppet Company was founded in 1980, and has since performed thousands of times across the country and around the world.
While it is available all year, providing meaningful, artistic productions for summer reading programs is an especially enjoyable pursuit for the troupe.

Circus Dreams with Flash In The Pan
Juggling, Magic
unicycling
Audience Participation
Ever dream about joining the circus?
Flash brings the circus to you with his one-man-circus of juggling, magic, unicycling, and much more. His interactive performance will get your dreams started as he teaches the beginning steps of juggling and magic while dazzling you with some circus tricks of his own.

Once Upon A Wintertime: Warm your hearts and your imaginations with this performance of tales from long ago. These stories of wintertime magic and fun are drawn from many cultures ranging from the lyrical Grimms tale of Snow White and Rose Red to tales of folksy New England escapades. Transform a winter's day or evening into a time of delight. Choose Once Upon A Wintertime as a non-denominational way to celebrate the December holiday season
Thank you so much for that lively performance of Once Upon A Wintertime, you had the audience eating out of the palm of your hand! You are so good at judging the audience and tweaking your program to fit the group, even so far as the sound system! You are a true professional and we just love you here in Duxbury. Marty O'Meara, Duxbury Free Library, Duxbury, MA

The son of poor immigrants is inspired by a borrowed book and becomes the world’s greatest illusionist! Broadway theatre veteran Patrick Garner presents an interactive program with a little bit of magic, a heap of motivation, and a whole lot of fun.

More than dogs and swords, our twisters can create 50 different designs including superheroes, princesses and everything from aliens to penguins. Twisters can create 20-25 sculptures in an hour and will take care of repairs so everyone leaves happy. Can be combined with Face painting. Updated June 2014.

Wings of Witness: Recycling for a Memorial Environmental Sculpture
Participants learn about environmental issues, ethics and tolerance, by recycling soda can tabs into memrorial. 30 minute assembly for K-3 youth focusses on household recycling. 40 minute assembly for 4-12 grade includes W.W.II history with stories of courage amidst racism. Students help build a monumental Holocaust memorial out of soda tabs, symbols for those who perished. Materials are provided. Tasks: K-3 counting, sharing and stringing tabs on wires; 4-12 students make tab feathers for this massive butterfly touring the country. All become part of a team of 50,000 helpers. See www.wingsofwitness.org for dramatic photos, educator responses, bio and workshop details. Other art residencies can be custom designed.

**Reduced fees available for multiple programs in one day or block booking with multiple libraries for the same day.**
Ruth will design special concerts, workshops, and residencies for your library's needs. A combination of kinds of programs can be geared to one or more ages focusing on Earth Day, Summer Reading Program, Women’s History Month, Black History Month, Holidays, Health & Wellness, and many more. A gala culminating event can bring together the entire community to celebrate the creative efforts of the children. At the heart of all programs are Ruth's original songs of hope and possibility, and her unique perspective as a peace advocate, educator, musician, and community builder.

Award-winning MULTICULTURAL program. Breaks down the barriers of prejudice and builds self-esteem. Children ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE in STORYTELLILNG, MUSIC, MAGIC,and PUPPETS,searching for the answer to "WHAT COLOR IS LOVE?" What they find infuses them with respect for people of all races and abilities, sensitivity for others, and love of themselves and one another. Video available
Nassau BOCES presented WHAT COLOR IS LOVE the Education Partner Award, dubbing LOVE "The Oscar for Education."

The evocative sounds of the arraye of rare historic and folk musical instruments will lead you into the nooks and crannies of France, Spain, Germany, Italy, and the British Isles in a celebration of Christmas traditions in many lands. From festive tunes for dance and procession, to evocative ballads and songs for chorusing - this rich and festive holiday musical program features seasonal aires, songs, and traditions. Instruments include the hurdy gurdy, French and Northumbrian bagpipes, Celtic harp, Swedish nykleharpa, Irish pennywhistle, and much more.

Rosie the Riveter is the story of the women who sustained our nation and her troops during WWII. Rosie and her sisters changed America forever, not only by their work during the war by also by expanding the presence of women in the workplace, the arts and professions. The presentation explores how they proved their capabilities by stepping into the places of the men who went to war, what they accomplished in jobs and situations that were considered outside the sphere of women, and how they paved the way for the feminist revolution of the 60’s.

* Inclusion in this database does not indicate endorsement of any performer
or program by the NYS Education Department, the Office of Cultural Education, the NYS Library or the participating
library systems, nor does it eliminate the need for reference checks and appropriate standard screening procedures.